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Proud Momma of an Eagle Scout - and All Things Jack

This weekend, my son Jack, achieved Eagle Scout status.  We held an Eagle Court of Honor to honor him and his friend, David, and their accomplishments.  The whole thing seems like an out of body experience - I know, that sounds a bit dramatic - but let me explain and give a bit of history here. Every summer for the last two years, Jack has taught at a scout camp called Camp Kickthawenund.  While this camp is ultimately only about a thirty (30) minute drive from home, it feels like he is across the world.  This is not my favorite time of year. Jack is my baby boy.  Once, while riding his bike, he came upon a mound of ants on the sidewalk.  Jack stopped his bike (training wheels kept him upright - thank goodness for that), lifted his legs onto the handlebars of his bike, and began screaming uncontrollably....not the reaction this mother, nor any of the other mothers on the playground, expected!  Jack was my baby boy that would take his light saber to the health department when it was ti